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CL A. GIBBS.

INCINERATOR. APPLICATION FILED FEB. 2. I9I8.

Patented June 3, 1919.

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flchtet) C. A. GIBBS.

INCINEHATOR.

APPLICATION FILED FEB. 2. I9I8.

rPatented June 3, 1919.

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i UMTED s'rnrnsl PATIENT OFFICE.

A CLARENCE G'IBBS, OF WILLIAMSPOBT, IPENNSYLVANA INCINERATOB.. /Q

y recano specification of :Letters Patent.

Patented June 3, 1919.

Application mea February 2, 191s. serial No. 215,022.

' kinds, Athat are capable of being destroyed by fire, more particularly garbage in dwellings, apartment houses, hiotels, hospitals, sanatoriums and various other places.

The present invention includes improvemen-ts upon the device shown in my prior patent granted under date of November 13, 1917, N0.,1,24e,416. y

The main object of this `invention is to provide a simple, durable, economical, and thoroughly efficient device for the incineration of garbage and other refuse matter, and at the same time the consumption of the odorous and carbonaceous Jfumes which emanate therefrom. y

Another object of the invention is to construct a grateless incinerator, which will quickly and economically reduce all animal and vegetable garbage to a fine ash under hygienic conditions, eliminating all smoke and odors.

Another object of this invention is to so construct my novel and improved device, that it may be readily and quickly assembled and disassembled `for the repair and removal of the several pants or members.

And further objects of this invention are to provide a gas burner, in combinationv with the incinerator, so constructed that no 'moisture or foreign'm-atter emanating from the garbage or refuse can clog the gas outlet parts; to provide a burner that may be quickly'removed for the purposes of cleaning, repairing or renewal; means for shaking the ashes from the .refuse receptacle,

and meansfor destroying all odorous and carbonaceous matter which may accumulate during the destruction of the refusematter.

'The foregoing and such other objects as may appear from the ensuing description are attained by the construction, combination, location and'arrangement of the parts hereinafter more fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and particularly pointed out in the claims appended seen that ceptacle.

hereto, it being understood that slight changes in the form, proportions and minor details 'of the construction may be resorted to without departing from the spirit or sacrificing' any of the advantages of the inventionw In the Iaccompanying drawings vwhich form a part oi the specification it will be Figure 1, is a. vertical section taken from the front to the rear of the incinerator eml,bodying my invention showing the burner in elevatlon.

Fig. 2, is a horizontal section taken on the 70 line 2 2, Fig. 1.

Fig. 3, is -a detail sectional View of. the lower portion of the casing, taken on the line :v -:v Fig. 1, showing the gas burner partly in elevation.

Fig. 4 is an inverted plan view of the burner removed from the casing.

Fig. 5, is a detail perspective showing the lower portion of the inside of the casing broken away, and showing a portion of one end of the burner removed from its support.

Fig. 6, lis a detail sectional view of a por-v tion of the refuse receptacle and cone member, showing the cone detached from the re- Fig. 7, is an inverted plan view of the refuse receptacle.

Fig. 8, is a detail perspective view of a e portion of the refuse receptacle.

Fig. 9, is a side elevation of the cone member removed from the incinerator, and

Fig. 10, is a detail perspective showing the fume and smoke consumer attached to the incinerator.

Similar numerals of reference are employed to designate corresponding parts throughout the several figures Aof the drawings.

. The numeral 1 indicates the b'as'e portion preferably in the form of acasting such as 100` means for supporting 'an inner casing or truste-conical `member 6, the l'ower end of which rests upon the said extensions, and resting upon and carried by the casing 4 is a top having a depending portion 8 within the casing provided with a plurality of inwardly projecting extensions or lugs 9, for

the purpose hereinafter described. The saidl top member is preferably made of cast iron having Ian opening in the top provided with a removablelid 10, to which 1s suitably secured a flame deflecting plate 11 provided with a series of notches 12 at its upper edge, said top having a front chute orvfopening 1 2 provided with a door 13 having a plurality of elongated air passages 14 therethrough, and the rear portion of the top is provided with an exi-t Hue collar 15. v

The garbage or refuse receptacle 16, is formed of a plurality of sections having outwardly flaring portions and inwardly curved conveying lowerk portions each section being provided with a plurality of ears 17 which overlap the adjacent section and are adapted to receive the securing bolts 19, for rigidly securing the sections together. Near the upper portion of said receptacle and surrounding the-same is' formed an integral outward extending extension or bead 20 adapted to rest uponthe lugs 9 formed on depending portion 8 of the top and thereby properly support the receptacle within the casings. The outwardly flaring top portion of one of the sections above the said extension or bead 20 is omitted'to form a free passage for* the entrance of air, and topermit gas flames to 'be projected across the open top portion of said receptacle, While each side section is provided with an outwardly iaring solid portion 21, projecting above the bead 20, and the rear section is provided with an outwardly and upwardly Haring portion having a series of openings 22 therethrough leading to the exit ue. The front section of the receptacle 1,6 is also provided with elongated openings 23,

vadapted to receive a shaking tool, shown by dotted lines in Fig. 1, which engages with.

said openings, and is adapted to impart a back and forth rotary movement to the receptacle for the purpose of shaking the `ashes therefrom which may accumulate,

. when in use, and the lbody portion of each section of the receptacle is provided with numerous openings or perforations therethrough. l

The numerals 24 designate the cone member which is also formed of a plurality of .sections 25, which -form a closed top portion 26, said cone member having intermediate its length a plurality of outwardly projecting ribs 27, and numerous openingsv or perforations 28 therethrough, said-ribs serving to prevent the garbage from packing too .closely against the said openings, each section being also provided with an outvgas issuing from the outlet or exit openings wardly projecting ear or lug having an opening 30 therethrough adapted to register with the lug on the adjacent section to receive the securing bolts or pins for securing the sections together. The lower end portion of the cone member is provided with a plurality of outwardly extended lugs 3.1 and 32, the lowermost lugs 31 being adapted to be passed through the recesses 33 formed at the Abottom of the garbage receptacle, when by turning the cone member slightly to the right or left, the said cone member will be removably secured to and supported byv the receptacle resting between the lugs 31. and 32, as clearly shown in Fig. 1. The gas burner 34 is of star form having radial branches 35 extending from a central chamber 36', 'both the radial branches and the central chamber being provided with numerous outlet openings through each side thereof for the escape of the gas. The arrangement of the burner branches about the central portion furnishes air passages between the said branches, so that the burning has a suflicient air supply, thus causing the gas fed into the burner through the gas supply pipe 37 to be so distributed as to burn with a hot flame. On the top of the burner is suitably, yet rigidly and removably secured a cover or cap plate 38, which projects slightly beyond the radial branches 25 and the central chamber 36, to the extent of about one-eighth of an inch ori-either side thereof, thereby preventing moisture, ldirt, or other foreign matter emanating from the refuse from clogging up or partly closing the gas p orts or exit openings. The hollow end bearing portion 40, forming a part-of the burner, projects through an opening 105 formed in the outer casing, and rests within the gas supply pipe 37 where it is secured by a 'suitable set-'screw 39, while the opposite `solid bearing end 40 of the burner rests within a vpocket 41 -formed integral With or secured to the inner surface of the lower end portion of the outside casing, said pocket being formed with an opening 42 in the bottom thereof, so that when it isl desired to remove the burner for the 11-5 vpurpose of'repair or renewal it is simply Anecessary to release the set screw39, then lnected an upright gas supply pipe 45 pro vided with a suitable cut-off and regulating valve 46, said supply pipe 45 being connected to a transversely varraugedpipe lo- 13o cated across the front chute orV opening 12,

, I desire it formed in the top 7, said transverse pipe 49 having a series of outlet gas openings from which a series of'jets of flame are projected across the top portion above the garbage, which flames are deflected by the deflecting plate 11, thus causing the flame to intimately mix with, consume and destroy the odorous and carbonaceous fumes emanating from the refuse within the garbage receptacle, before said fumes are led to the exit` flue at the rear of the incinerator.

It will be seen that the outer end of the gas burner supply pipe is provided with a series of air openings 47 adapted to register with the openings Jformed through the cover plate or ca 48, and that the base portion is provide with a series of air openings formed therethrough entirely around the lsame and at its front portion, while the front portion ofthe top is also provided with a plurality of elongated air openings thereby supplying an ample amount of air to the incinerating device for all of the reveral parts to be readily detached and removed for the renewalof parts or sections which may be easily andrapidly reassem-.

bled, and the incinerator may be utilized for other heatingwpurposes. y

When the incineration has been completed and the parts have cooled the garbage receptacle and cone member may be readily removed together by grasping the top portion of the cone and lifting it upward and through the top opening;4 after which the cone may be readily detached from engagement with said-garbage receptacle by turning the cone' so-that the lowermost lugsv v31 will register with the recesses 33, when it may be lifted away from contact with the said receptacle. y n l When the parts are assembled and the garbage or refuse introducedl as shown in Fig. 1, the garbage is lodged against the cone and between `the latter and the walls of the receptacle, the projecting ribs formed on the cone keepingY the garbage from too close contact with' the openings in the cone, thus forming a hollow mass of garbage, and when the gas issuing from the burner is lighted the flames find access to the chamber formedI around the garbagereceptacle and the jets of flame issuing from the burner openings find ready access to the exterior of the receptacleA through the perforations formed therethrough and throughout the entire filled portion of the receptacle 16, and contact with the outer portion of the ,garbage so that a great portion of the gar-f bage is subjected to the direct action of the gas flames. Further, by making the flames intense the garbage basket rapidly becomes heated to a red or higher heat and the incineration quickly proceeds.

The gas flames from the burner also enter the cone member 'through the conical extension and are directed against the inner' wall thereof and. rise, therealong gaining access to the garbage within the receptacle in the hollow central portion by way of the numerous perforations formed throughout the entire length. It will thus be seen that the garbage is attacked both interiorly and eXteriorly and is Jformed within the receptacle into a relatively thin-walled hollow mass which becomes rapidly dried and then consumed to ashes, and as the odorous and carbonaceous fumes arise fromV the top of the garbage they are met and consumed by the intensely hot l,gas llames projected across the top of the receptacle from the transversely arranged gas burner located across the front of the top portion within the incinerator.

The operation of my improved incinerator will be readily obvious from the construction hereinbefore described, and as illustratedin the accompanying drawings.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. An incinerator comprising a base member having air inlets, an exterior casing supported upon said base member and provided with a plurality of inward extending projections near its lower end, a burner supported within said casing at the lower end thereof, a top member supported by said casinghaving an outlet, an inner casing supported by said projections, a garbage receptacle within the inner casing and suspended from the top member provided with upward and outwardly extending flaring portions with a clearance space formed between said portions for the admission of an auxiliary gas flame, and a perforated cone member supported centrally and removably within said receptacle adapted to direct the gas llames to the inner walls of the garbage.

2. An incinerator comprising a base mem'- ber provided with air inlets, an outer casing supported at its bottom by said base member and having a plurality of inward extending projections near itslower end, a topmember supported by the casing provided with an outlet, an inner casing supported by said projections, a perforated garbage receptacle within the inner casing and suspended from the top member having an upward and outwardly extending fiaring solid portion at each side thereof and an outwardly flaring perforated portion for the exit of the products of combustion with a clearance space vformed between the solid portions for the admission of an auxiliary gas flame, a perforated cone member supported within the receptacle adapted to direct the gas flamesto the inner walls of the garbage, and a burner within the outer casing below the inner casing;

3. An incinerator comprising a base member provided with a series of air inlets, an

outer casing supported at its bottom by said base member and having a plurality of inward extending projections near its lower end, a top member supported by the casing provided with anr outlet, an. inner casing supported by said projections, a perforated garbage receptacle within the inner casing and formed of a series of sections united together and provided with an annular extension for suspending said receptacle from the top member, a perforated cone member formed of a plurality of sections united together and supported within said receptacle adapted to direct the gas flames tothe interior walls of the garbage, and a removable burner within the outer casing below the inner casing.

4. An incinerator comprising a base member having a series of air inlets, an outer casing supported by said base member and having a plurality of inward extending projections near its lower end, a top member supported by saidcasing having an outlet, an inner casing supported by said projections, a perforated garbage receptacle suspended from'the top member having an upwardly casing.V i Y v 5. mcinerator comprlsmg a base member provided with air inlets,an outer casing supported upon said base member, and having a plurality of inward extending projections formed near its lower end, a top member supported by said casing provided with an outlet, an inner casing supported by said projections, a garbage receptacle within the inner casing and suspended `from the top member formed `of a plurality of sections,

each section formed with a plurality of ears which overlapthe other section, a cone member formed ofa series of sections, each section having a plurality of perforated ears adapted to register respectively with ears of adjacent sections, said cone member being centrally supported within the receptacle adapted to direct the gas flames to the inner walls of the garbage, and a removable burner mounted within the outer casing below the inner casing.

6. An incinerator comprising a base member having a series of air inlets, an outer casing mounted upon said base member provided with a plurality of inward extending` projections formed near its lower end, a top member mounted on the outer casing having an' outlet, a perforated garbage receptacle within the inner casing and consisting of a plurality of sections united together and having an outward extending extension at its top portion on each side of the receptacle with a clearance space for the admission of an auxiliary gas iiame, and a perforated portion for the exit of the products of combustion, a perforated cone member removablysecured within the receptacle adapted to direct the gas fiames to the inner walls of the garbage, and a removable burner mounted within the outerV casing below the inner casini.

7. n incinerator comprising a base member provided with air inlets, an outer casing mounted upon said base member and having a plurality lof inward extending projections formed near its lower end, an inner casing mounted upon said projections, a top member mounted on the outer casin provided with an outlet, a perforated gar age receptacle within the inner casing and consisting of a plurality of sections united together with an outward extending extension for suspending the receptacle from the top member, solid portions projecting above said extension with a clearance space formed between said portions to admit any auxiliary gas fiame, and a perforated portion projecting above said extension at 1ts rear for the em't of the products of combustion, a perforated cone member provided with securing lugs removably mounted within the receptacle adapted to direct the gas flames to the inner walls of the garbage, and a removable burner supported within the outer casing below the inner casing.

8. An incinerator comprising a base member provided with `air inlets, an outer cas-` ing mounted upon said base member and having a plurality of inward extending projections formed near its lower end, an inner casing mounted upon said projections, a top member mounted upon the outer casing formed with a front opening and an outlet,

an opening formed in the top member, a lid for closing said opening, a flame deecting late removably secured to `said lid, a perorated garbage receptacle wlthm the inner casing and suspended from said top member,

a perforated cone member removably supported within the receptacle adapted to direct the gas flame to the inner wallsV of the garbage, means located in the top member for proj ecting a sheet of flame across the top member above the garbage -to consume the odorous and carbonaceous. fumes before passing to the exit flue, and a removable burner mounted within the outer casing below the inner casing. l Y o 9; An incinerator comprising a base member vvhaving air inlets, an outer casing mounted upon said base member and provided with a plurality of inward extendlngvprojections, an inner Casin mounted upon said projections, -a top mem r mounted on the outer casing provided with an outlet, a perforated garbage receptacle within the inner casing and suspended from the top member,

a perforated cone member centrally and detachably secured within the receptacleadapted to direct the gas ames to the inner walls of the garbage, means mounted Within the top member for projecting a sheet of iame across the top member above the garbage, and a removable gas burner mounted Within the outer casing.

10. An incinerator comprising a base member 'having air inlets, an outer casing mounted upon said base member and provided with a plurality of inward extending projections, an inner casing supported by said projections, a top member mounted on the outer casing having an outlet, a garbage receptacle within the inner casing and suspended Jfrom the ytop member, a perforated cone member detachably secured within said receptacle adapted to direct the gas liames to the inner walls of the garbage, a remov-. able burner mounted within the outer casing, and an inward extending extension formed on the outer casing to support one end of the burner, said extension having an 'tion for removing the opening formed in its bottom to permit the end of the burner to pass therethrough when tilted in upright position for the removal of the burner from the incinerator.

11. An incinerator com rising a base member, having a series o air inlets, an outer casing mounted upon said bas'e memp ber and provided witha plurality of inward extending projections, an inner casing mounted on said projections, a top member mounted on thev outer casing provided with an outlet, a perforated garbage receptacle within the inner casing and suspended from the to member, a perforated cone member centra y and detachably secured to said receptacle adapted to direct the gas flames to the inner Vwalls of the garbage, a' removable burner within vthe outer easing .provided with a solid end portion, and an inner pocket extension formed on the outer casing for 'supporting the solid end of the burner, said extension having an opening in its bottom to permit said solid end to pass therethrough the inner walls of the garbage, a removable -l burner mounted within the outer casing below the inner caslng, and a gas burner mounted within the top member transversely l across the front thereof for projecting a sheet of flame across the top to consume the'- Y odorous and carbonaceous fumes.v` A

' CLARENCE A. GIBBs. 

